Focus and Scope
About the Journal
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences is a peer-reviewed open-access journal launched in 2024 that aims to provide a platform for researchers and scholars in the field of behavioral sciences to publish and disseminate high-quality research findings. The journal aims to be a forum for the discussion of theoretical, empirical and applied research that explores the determinants and consequences of human behavior.
The focus of the journal is on publishing high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of the field of behavioral sciences. The journal emphasizes rigor, innovation, and relevance in research. The journal is committed to publishing research that adheres to the highest ethical standards and respects the rights and dignity of human participants.
Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
- Social psychology: social psychology, attitudes, persuasion, social influence, social cognition, social identity, social perception, group dynamics, intergroup relations, conformity, obedience, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, self-concept, self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-presentation, impression management, social comparison, attribution theory, social learning, socialization, social norms, social support, social networks, communication, nonverbal behavior, emotional regulation, cooperation, competition, leadership, power, conflict resolution.
- Cognitive psychology: cognitive psychology, perception, attention, memory, learning, thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, reasoning, cognitive development, cognitive neuroscience, language, mental imagery, mental representation, concept formation, cognitive load, cognitive control, working memory, long-term memory, episodic memory, semantic memory, implicit memory, explicit memory, autobiographical memory, attentional processes, perception-action coupling, cognitive aging, cognitive therapy, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, neuropsychology.
- Developmental psychology: developmental psychology, child development, adolescent development, adult development, lifespan development, nature-nurture debate, developmental stages, cognitive development, social development, emotional development, language development, moral development, personality development, attachment theory, parent-child relationships, peer relationships, identity development, self-concept, self-esteem, gender development, cultural influences, socio-economic status, family dynamics, parenting styles, developmental disorders, developmental psychopathology, resilience, positive youth development.
- Personality psychology: personality psychology, personality traits, personality development, personality assessment, personality disorders, psychodynamic theory, trait theory, social-cognitive theory, humanistic theory, evolutionary theory, self-concept, self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-determination, identity, emotional intelligence, motivation, values, attitudes, beliefs, behavior, perception, cognition, attribution, social comparison, self-regulation, coping strategies, resilience, mental health, well-being, happiness, positive psychology.
- Clinical psychology: clinical psychology, psychotherapy, psychopathology, mental health, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, intervention, evidence-based practice, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, interpersonal therapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, addiction, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma, stress, resilience, coping strategies, therapeutic relationship, ethical issues, multicultural issues, integrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, neuroscience, and clinical psychology.
- Neuropsychology: neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, brain function, brain structure, neural pathways, brain imaging, neuroplasticity, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, language disorders, executive functioning, attention, perception, memory, learning, motor control, emotion, social cognition, consciousness, neuroimaging techniques, neuropsychological assessment, neuropsychological rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, pharmacological treatments, psychotherapeutic treatments.
- Psychophysiology: psychophysiology, physiological measures, central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, electroencephalography (EEG), event-related potentials (ERPs), electrocardiography (ECG), electrodermal activity (EDA), electromyography (EMG), respiration, blood pressure, heart rate variability (HRV), sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, stress response, emotion regulation, attention, perception, memory, learning, cognitive processing, psychophysiological disorders, biofeedback, neurofeedback, psychosomatic medicine, health psychology, neuroscience, psychophysiological research methods.
- Behavioral neuroscience: behavioral neuroscience, neural mechanisms, brain function, brain structure, neural circuits, neurotransmitters, hormones, neuromodulators, genetics, epigenetics, neuroplasticity, neurodevelopment, neurodegeneration, cognitive neuroscience, affective neuroscience, social neuroscience, sensory systems, motor systems, learning and memory, decision-making, reward and motivation, addiction, stress and anxiety, mental disorders, sleep and circadian rhythms, consciousness, neuroimaging techniques, animal models, behavioral experiments, electrophysiology, optogenetics, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), brain-computer interfaces, translational research, neuroethics.
- Behavioral economics: behavioral economics, economic decision-making, heuristics, biases, cognitive psychology, social psychology, neuroeconomics, bounded rationality, prospect theory, loss aversion, framing effects, reference dependence, anchoring, availability heuristic, representativeness heuristic, confirmation bias, overconfidence, self-control, time inconsistency, present bias, procrastination, intertemporal choice, behavioral game theory, behavioral finance, nudging, choice architecture, decision-making under risk and uncertainty, risk perception, ambiguity aversion, herding behavior, market anomalies, behavioral macroeconomics, behavioral public policy, behavioral management, behavioral marketing, neuro-marketing, experimental economics, empirical research methods, quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, econometrics, surveys, case studies.
- Organizational behavior: organizational behavior, organizational psychology, organizational theory, human resource management, motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, communication, teamwork, organizational culture, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, employee well-being, job design, performance management, decision-making, change management, innovation, work-life balance, stress and burnout, power and influence, conflict resolution, organizational justice, organizational citizenship behavior, talent management, organizational development, organizational effectiveness, organizational change, work attitudes, work behavior, work environment, workplace dynamics, occupational health psychology.
- Human resource management: human resource management, employee recruitment, employee selection, employee training, and development, performance management, compensation, and benefits, employee relations, employee engagement, employee retention, talent management, succession planning, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, change management, organizational development, labor relations, workplace safety, health and wellness programs, employee motivation, job satisfaction, job design, work-life balance, HR analytics, HR technology, employment law, HR strategy, workforce planning, human capital management, HR metrics, employee assessment, employee feedback, employee communication, career development, human resource planning.
- Sociology: sociology, social theory, social structure, social institutions, social inequality, social stratification, social mobility, social change, socialization, culture, norms, values, deviance, crime, family, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, education, health, politics, globalization, social movements, social psychology, social networks, urban sociology, rural sociology, environmental sociology, economic sociology, historical sociology, qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, social statistics, social policy, social justice, sociology of work, sociology of organizations, sociology of technology, sociology of media, sociology of sport, sociology of art, sociology of music.
- Anthropology: anthropology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, archaeology, ethnography, ethnology, culture, society, kinship, marriage, family, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, ritual, folklore, myth, art, music, material culture, technology, subsistence patterns, ecology, evolution, primatology, human origins, human variation, human biology, forensic anthropology, medical anthropology, psychological anthropology, political anthropology, economic anthropology, applied anthropology, cross-cultural research, fieldwork, qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, anthropological theory.
- Political science: political science, political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, political economy, political behavior, voting behavior, political institutions, political culture, democracy, authoritarianism, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, globalization, human rights, civil society, social movements, interest groups, political parties, elections, political communication, media and politics, political psychology, political sociology, political philosophy, political ethics, political methodology, political analysis, political research, policy analysis, public administration, public management, public finance, public law, constitutional law, judicial politics, bureaucracy, international organizations, diplomacy, foreign policy, security studies, conflict resolution.
- Communication studies: communication studies, communication theory, media studies, mass communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, organizational communication, rhetoric, public speaking, persuasion, advertising, public relations, journalism, broadcasting, digital media, social media, computer-mediated communication, communication ethics, communication research, quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, communication and culture, communication and gender, communication and race, communication and ethnicity, communication and identity, communication and power, communication and technology, communication and health, communication and education, communication and politics, communication and globalization, communication and social change, communication and development, communication and the environment, communication, and the arts.
Keywords:
- Behavioral sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political science
- Communication studies
- Neuropsychology
- Psychophysiology
- Behavioral neuroscience
- Organizational behavior
- Human resource management
- Developmental psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Personality psychology
- Social psychology
- Interdisciplinary research
- Empirical research
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
- Experimental research
- Observational research
- Survey research
- Case studies
- Cross-sectional studies
- Longitudinal studies
- Mixed-methods research
- Behavioral interventions
- Mental health
- Well-being
- Quality of life
- Culture and behavior
- Diversity and inclusion
- Globalization and behavior
- Applied research
- Ethics in behavioral research
- Open science and reproducibility.